Specifications

Specifications include,
but are not limited to:The Department is
responsible for vehicle maintenance and repair
of approximately 9,875 vehicles. This includes
vehicles and equipment owned and operated by the
Department, as well as other agencies such as
the Department of Administration, the Department
of Corrections, Arizona Game and Fish, the
Department of Economic Security and the
Department of Child Safety. 2.2.This diverse
fleet of vehicles operates throughout the state,
and includes various types of medium and heavy
duty vehicles as well as construction equipment
and buses. However, the majority of the fleet is
comprised of passenger and light duty vehicles
(approximately 6,500 vehicles). For the purposes
of this contract, vehicles are defined by Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)2.2.1.Passenger and
Light Duty Vehicles: 0 to 14,000 lbs. GVWR
2.2.2.Medium Duty Vehicles: 14,001 to 26,000
lbs. GVWR 2.2.3.Heavy Duty Vehicles: 26,001 lbs.
GVWR and over 2.3.Over the last year, the
Department spent approximately $199,000 for
roadside assistance and towing services. In all,
the Department had 1,337 roadside assistance
service calls. Of these calls, 92% were for
passenger and light duty vehicles, 5% were for
medium duty vehicles, 3% were for heavy duty
vehicles and equipment. Approximately 93% of all
services calls required towing services. 2.4. Of
the 1,337 roadside assistance service calls last
year, the majority occurred in the Phoenix Metro
area. A breakdown of services calls based on
geographic area is as follows: Area No. of
Towing Service Calls No. of Roadside Assistance
Calls Total Calls Phoenix Area 870 45 915
Flagstaff Area 48 12 60 Tucson Area 145 7 152
Yuma Area 54 50 104 All Other Areas 86 20 106
Total 1203 134